EVERYONE has a story to tell. All you have to do is write it…and if you do, you may be in the running to receive a significant prize.
The upcoming Wyndham Writing Awards returns in 2023 and aims to inspire, encourage and recognize emerging adult writers and literary creators from Victoria.
There is a total prize pool of $3600, and True Crime Author Vikki Petraitis will serve as the judge. Shortlisted entries will be published in the Wyndham Writing Awards Anthology 2023.
Prizes awarded for unpublished work in three different categories:
Short Story: Between 1,500 and 3,000 words Poetry: 60 lines maximum Flash Story: Between 100 and 600 words
Each category has a cash prize for an overall winner and a second cash prize for a Wyndham Local Encouragement Award. Proudly funded and supported by Arts Assist.
Open to Victorian adult residents aged 18+. Entries open 1 May – 30 June 2023.
If you have any queries or would like further information, please get in touch.
For more information, please visit https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/writingawards or visit our Facebook page @LibrariesinWyndham.
